#AI is transforming the way telecommunications work: 52% of European operators use AI for #RAN automation and optimization, with 25% being already in the commercial phase
More in #StateofDigi ➡️ buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #SommetActionIA #AISummit
More in #StateofDigi ➡️ buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #SommetActionIA #AISummit
February 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#AI is transforming the way telecommunications work: 52% of European operators use AI for #RAN automation and optimization, with 25% being already in the commercial phase
More in #StateofDigi ➡️ buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #SommetActionIA #AISummit
More in #StateofDigi ➡️ buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #SommetActionIA #AISummit
At today's #FutureConnectivityEU, our DG Alessandro Gropelli presented our annual #StateofDigi report, providing a snapshot of Europe’s telecom landscape and what it means for competitiveness:
🫰 The Digital Communications Ecosystem is worth around 5% of Europe’s GDP (€1.09 trillion)
🫰 The Digital Communications Ecosystem is worth around 5% of Europe’s GDP (€1.09 trillion)
State of Digital Communications 2026
connecteurope.org
February 18, 2026 at 9:24 AM
At today's #FutureConnectivityEU, our DG Alessandro Gropelli presented our annual #StateofDigi report, providing a snapshot of Europe’s telecom landscape and what it means for competitiveness:
🫰 The Digital Communications Ecosystem is worth around 5% of Europe’s GDP (€1.09 trillion)
🫰 The Digital Communications Ecosystem is worth around 5% of Europe’s GDP (€1.09 trillion)
A united Europe needs a #singlemarket, and #telecoms are its backbone. Yet, no true European operator exists due to decades of policies pushing fragmentation: this is a global exception.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 report: https://buff.ly/3EMQDAP
#MWC2025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 report: https://buff.ly/3EMQDAP
#MWC2025
February 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A united Europe needs a #singlemarket, and #telecoms are its backbone. Yet, no true European operator exists due to decades of policies pushing fragmentation: this is a global exception.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 report: https://buff.ly/3EMQDAP
#MWC2025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 report: https://buff.ly/3EMQDAP
#MWC2025
🌍 Europe is leading the early-stage Network #API market -the essential drivers of the Network as-a-service business model– with nearly half of global platform-related announcements from European operators.
Discover more in our #StateofDigi report 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
Discover more in our #StateofDigi report 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🌍 Europe is leading the early-stage Network #API market -the essential drivers of the Network as-a-service business model– with nearly half of global platform-related announcements from European operators.
Discover more in our #StateofDigi report 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
Discover more in our #StateofDigi report 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
Europe’s telcos are powering up with clean energy. In 2023, 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables while CO₂ emissions were cut by more than half.
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/R3Cs1Lf
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/R3Cs1Lf
April 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Europe’s telcos are powering up with clean energy. In 2023, 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables while CO₂ emissions were cut by more than half.
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/R3Cs1Lf
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/R3Cs1Lf
On Tuesday, @gropelli.bsky.social unveiled the #StateofDigi 2025 at the #EU5GConf with 2 main messages:
🚀 Network innovation is happening as we speak and, as Europeans, we can still appropriate key parts of the tech stack
🔔 The opportunity must be seized now, as there are some big alarm bells
🚀 Network innovation is happening as we speak and, as Europeans, we can still appropriate key parts of the tech stack
🔔 The opportunity must be seized now, as there are some big alarm bells
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On Tuesday, @gropelli.bsky.social unveiled the #StateofDigi 2025 at the #EU5GConf with 2 main messages:
🚀 Network innovation is happening as we speak and, as Europeans, we can still appropriate key parts of the tech stack
🔔 The opportunity must be seized now, as there are some big alarm bells
🚀 Network innovation is happening as we speak and, as Europeans, we can still appropriate key parts of the tech stack
🔔 The opportunity must be seized now, as there are some big alarm bells
⚡️ In 2023, over 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables—up from 71% in 2018—while CO₂ emissions dropped by 57% to 1.83 kT (from 4.32 kT).
📉 Learn more about telcos' efforts to tackle climate change in #StateofDigi 2025 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
📉 Learn more about telcos' efforts to tackle climate change in #StateofDigi 2025 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
State of Digital Communications 2025
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February 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
⚡️ In 2023, over 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables—up from 71% in 2018—while CO₂ emissions dropped by 57% to 1.83 kT (from 4.32 kT).
📉 Learn more about telcos' efforts to tackle climate change in #StateofDigi 2025 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
📉 Learn more about telcos' efforts to tackle climate change in #StateofDigi 2025 👉 bit.ly/stofdigi025
Our @gropelli.bsky.social , Xhoana, Paolo & Benedict unveil key insights from the #StateofDigi 2025 Report. For the first time, we estimate the value of Europe’s #connectivity ecosystem and highlight the impact of #5G, #FTTH & #AI-driven networks. Watch the video ⏬
State of Digital Communications 2025
How is Europe doing when it comes to connectivity, networks & telecom services? Alessandro Gropelli, Xhoana Shehu, Paolo Grassia and Benedict Gromann present…
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February 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our @gropelli.bsky.social , Xhoana, Paolo & Benedict unveil key insights from the #StateofDigi 2025 Report. For the first time, we estimate the value of Europe’s #connectivity ecosystem and highlight the impact of #5G, #FTTH & #AI-driven networks. Watch the video ⏬
⁉️ How important is the #connectivityEU ecosystem to our economy? For the first time, Connect Europe & Analysys Mason have quantified it: 4.7% of GDP.
Read our #StateOfDigi to explore #5G, #FTTH, #6G, and AI-driven networks 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
Read our #StateOfDigi to explore #5G, #FTTH, #6G, and AI-driven networks 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
EU tech sovereignty: new digital communications report underlines need to act now | Connect Europe
Brussels, January 28, 2025 – Connect Europe unveiled today its 2025 State of Digital Communications report, with research conducted by global consulting firm Analysys Mason.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
⁉️ How important is the #connectivityEU ecosystem to our economy? For the first time, Connect Europe & Analysys Mason have quantified it: 4.7% of GDP.
Read our #StateOfDigi to explore #5G, #FTTH, #6G, and AI-driven networks 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
Read our #StateOfDigi to explore #5G, #FTTH, #6G, and AI-driven networks 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
Europe is leading the momentum: in 2025, we counted 57 #OpenRAN trials, deployments and commercial launches — much ahead of any other regions.
Scaling takes time, but more telecom operators are now planning deployments by 2030.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
Scaling takes time, but more telecom operators are now planning deployments by 2030.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
State of Digital Communications 2026 | Connect Europe
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March 11, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Europe is leading the momentum: in 2025, we counted 57 #OpenRAN trials, deployments and commercial launches — much ahead of any other regions.
Scaling takes time, but more telecom operators are now planning deployments by 2030.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
Scaling takes time, but more telecom operators are now planning deployments by 2030.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
Europe is pushing #OpenRAN forward: in 2025 we counted 57 trials, deployments and commercial launches. It’s a key step towards more interoperable networks.
Now the challenge is turning pilots into scalable, repeatable rollouts. More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
Now the challenge is turning pilots into scalable, repeatable rollouts. More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
March 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Europe is pushing #OpenRAN forward: in 2025 we counted 57 trials, deployments and commercial launches. It’s a key step towards more interoperable networks.
Now the challenge is turning pilots into scalable, repeatable rollouts. More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
Now the challenge is turning pilots into scalable, repeatable rollouts. More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
🇪🇺 Europe’s #connectivity markets remain uniquely fragmented: in 2025, Europe counted 44 mobile operators with more than 500K subscribers (vs 8 in the 🇺🇸).
Scale is the unresolved challenge. Check out #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26 #MWC26 #MWC26MP #EUCompetition
Scale is the unresolved challenge. Check out #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26 #MWC26 #MWC26MP #EUCompetition
March 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
🇪🇺 Europe’s #connectivity markets remain uniquely fragmented: in 2025, Europe counted 44 mobile operators with more than 500K subscribers (vs 8 in the 🇺🇸).
Scale is the unresolved challenge. Check out #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26 #MWC26 #MWC26MP #EUCompetition
Scale is the unresolved challenge. Check out #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26 #MWC26 #MWC26MP #EUCompetition
Most early #5G in Europe has been “non-Standalone”: faster speeds, but still relying on a #4G core. The real leap is #5GStandalone, with a native 5G core that enables network slicing, ultra-low latency and massive IoT at scale.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
February 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Most early #5G in Europe has been “non-Standalone”: faster speeds, but still relying on a #4G core. The real leap is #5GStandalone, with a native 5G core that enables network slicing, ultra-low latency and massive IoT at scale.
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
More in #StateofDigi 2026: bit.ly/stdig26
🎬Rupert Wood (Analysys Mason) previews the #StateofDigi 2026 findings: Europe is lagging behind its peers on #5G coverage, #5GStandalone & take-up, even as fixed #fibre coverage edges ahead of 🇺🇸.
Take a look at our report analysing the state of the #telecom sector: bit.ly/stdig26
Take a look at our report analysing the state of the #telecom sector: bit.ly/stdig26
February 19, 2026 at 10:22 AM
🎬Rupert Wood (Analysys Mason) previews the #StateofDigi 2026 findings: Europe is lagging behind its peers on #5G coverage, #5GStandalone & take-up, even as fixed #fibre coverage edges ahead of 🇺🇸.
Take a look at our report analysing the state of the #telecom sector: bit.ly/stdig26
Take a look at our report analysing the state of the #telecom sector: bit.ly/stdig26
📲 Europe’s #digital economy is at a turning point — and reform cannot wait.
Heavy regulation & persistent fragmentation undermine #telecom investment. If we want future-proof #connectivity, we need action now.
Read #StateofDigi 2026 👇 connecteurope.org/news/decisiv... #FutureConnectivityEU
Heavy regulation & persistent fragmentation undermine #telecom investment. If we want future-proof #connectivity, we need action now.
Read #StateofDigi 2026 👇 connecteurope.org/news/decisiv... #FutureConnectivityEU
A decisive moment for Europe’s connectivity, new report shows policy choices can no longer wait | Connect Europe
connecteurope.org
February 18, 2026 at 8:23 AM
📲 Europe’s #digital economy is at a turning point — and reform cannot wait.
Heavy regulation & persistent fragmentation undermine #telecom investment. If we want future-proof #connectivity, we need action now.
Read #StateofDigi 2026 👇 connecteurope.org/news/decisiv... #FutureConnectivityEU
Heavy regulation & persistent fragmentation undermine #telecom investment. If we want future-proof #connectivity, we need action now.
Read #StateofDigi 2026 👇 connecteurope.org/news/decisiv... #FutureConnectivityEU
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & the 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need more investment to deploy it, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
June 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & the 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need more investment to deploy it, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
🚀 The #ConnectivityEU ecosystem -including #telecom services, network equipment & CAPs- is a key enabler of competitiveness and economic growth.
Dive into our latest #StateOfDigi to discover its current state 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
Dive into our latest #StateOfDigi to discover its current state 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
May 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚀 The #ConnectivityEU ecosystem -including #telecom services, network equipment & CAPs- is a key enabler of competitiveness and economic growth.
Dive into our latest #StateOfDigi to discover its current state 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
Dive into our latest #StateOfDigi to discover its current state 👉 bit.ly/4h8UqH6
#5G access has expanded to reach 87% of the European population, a step up from 80% last year. Yet, we’re still trailing global leaders like South Korea (99%), the US (98%) or Japan (97%).
Dive deeper into #ConnectivityEU in the #StateofDigi report: buff.ly/8EfUna7 #StateofDigi
Dive deeper into #ConnectivityEU in the #StateofDigi report: buff.ly/8EfUna7 #StateofDigi
April 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#5G access has expanded to reach 87% of the European population, a step up from 80% last year. Yet, we’re still trailing global leaders like South Korea (99%), the US (98%) or Japan (97%).
Dive deeper into #ConnectivityEU in the #StateofDigi report: buff.ly/8EfUna7 #StateofDigi
Dive deeper into #ConnectivityEU in the #StateofDigi report: buff.ly/8EfUna7 #StateofDigi
🚀 How can 5G, fiber & AI-driven networks revolutionise Europe’s #digital future? Why is a strong #connectivity ecosystem crucial for Europe’s success?
📗 Read our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/lw9BYPZ
📺 Watch ⬇️
📗 Read our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/lw9BYPZ
📺 Watch ⬇️
April 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚀 How can 5G, fiber & AI-driven networks revolutionise Europe’s #digital future? Why is a strong #connectivity ecosystem crucial for Europe’s success?
📗 Read our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/lw9BYPZ
📺 Watch ⬇️
📗 Read our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/lw9BYPZ
📺 Watch ⬇️
Europe’s telcos are powering up with clean energy. In 2023, 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables while CO₂ emissions were cut by more than half.
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/06RyWAs
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/06RyWAs
State of Digital Communications Report
bit.ly
April 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Europe’s telcos are powering up with clean energy. In 2023, 84% of the energy used by our members came from renewables while CO₂ emissions were cut by more than half.
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/06RyWAs
Discover how the sector is driving climate action in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/06RyWAs
🇪🇺 Europe leads the early #API market, key for the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) with nearly half of global announcements by operators. Open #APIs like #OpenGateway drive innovation while reducing complexity for users, expanding business models: buff.ly/vmGSSiD #StateofDigi
April 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🇪🇺 Europe leads the early #API market, key for the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) with nearly half of global announcements by operators. Open #APIs like #OpenGateway drive innovation while reducing complexity for users, expanding business models: buff.ly/vmGSSiD #StateofDigi
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need to implement it faster, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Learn more in our #StateofDigi 2025 Report: buff.ly/HDEBwwD #FTTH2025
Learn more in our #StateofDigi 2025 Report: buff.ly/HDEBwwD #FTTH2025
March 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need to implement it faster, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Learn more in our #StateofDigi 2025 Report: buff.ly/HDEBwwD #FTTH2025
Learn more in our #StateofDigi 2025 Report: buff.ly/HDEBwwD #FTTH2025
Europe's 5G Race: we are progressing, but still falling short. #5G now reaches 87% of Europeans -better than the global average, but we are still behind 🇰🇷 (99%), 🇺🇸 (98%) 🇯🇵 (97%) and 🇨🇳 (90%).
More insights on #ConnectivityEU in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/Q3Gk8wP
More insights on #ConnectivityEU in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/Q3Gk8wP
March 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Europe's 5G Race: we are progressing, but still falling short. #5G now reaches 87% of Europeans -better than the global average, but we are still behind 🇰🇷 (99%), 🇺🇸 (98%) 🇯🇵 (97%) and 🇨🇳 (90%).
More insights on #ConnectivityEU in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/Q3Gk8wP
More insights on #ConnectivityEU in #StateofDigi 2025: buff.ly/Q3Gk8wP
Europe’s #connectivity ecosystem is a key driver of #EUinnovation, powering 4.7% of GDP—around €1 trillion! From telecom services to network equipment & digital content, it fuels our digital future.
More in our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP
More in our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP
March 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Europe’s #connectivity ecosystem is a key driver of #EUinnovation, powering 4.7% of GDP—around €1 trillion! From telecom services to network equipment & digital content, it fuels our digital future.
More in our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP
More in our #StateofDigi 2025 report: buff.ly/3Ey4Xx6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP
"Europe is at a now-or-never moment". Our #stateofdigi makes it clear: we have the expertise, technology and ambition to lead, but excessive fragmentation and over-regulation threaten progress. Read Paolo Grassia at @politico.eu: buff.ly/3EYzqo6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP
Why connectivity matters to Europe’s tech sovereignty
From AI to edge cloud, the EU must become stronger in the global telecom value-chain
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March 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
"Europe is at a now-or-never moment". Our #stateofdigi makes it clear: we have the expertise, technology and ambition to lead, but excessive fragmentation and over-regulation threaten progress. Read Paolo Grassia at @politico.eu: buff.ly/3EYzqo6 #MWC25 #MWC25MP